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Council approves amended ombudsman selection process after walk‑on; supporters publicly endorse candidates
Summary
Council walked on and approved amendments to the legislative ombudsman interview and selection process: interviewees to undergo background checks and councilmembers will use a 3‑2‑1 ranked point system to narrow choices; public commenters both supported and critiqued nominees.
The council voted to walk on and approve an amended resolution that clarifies the interview and voting procedures for the legislative ombudsman appointment.
Attorney Barclay summarized the changes: all interviewees will be subject to background checks; councilmembers will rank three choices with points (first choice = 3 points, second = 2, third = 1); and if no clear winner emerges after rounds of…
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